Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Sonet is available at ₹884,000, while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is priced at ₹6,199,000. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's 1496 cc (Petrol) / 1993 cc (Diesel), producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 201 bhp (Petrol) / 194 bhp (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet versus 16.14 kmpl - ARAI for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1496 cc (Petrol) / 1993 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | 1.5L M254 EQ Boost Mild Hybrid Petrol / 2.0L Diesel OM654 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 66 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Petrol / Diesel (Mild Hybrid) |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC Automatic |
| Mileage | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 16.14 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) | 4 |
| Power | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 201 bhp (Petrol) / 194 bhp (Diesel) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 300 Nm (Petrol) / 440 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 455 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2135 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 112 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 1635 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 4751 mm / 1820 mm / 1438 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2865 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch MBUX Digital Instrument Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - DISTRONIC Active Distance |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front (8-way) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 11.9-inch Vertical MBUX Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - KEYLESS-GO |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes - Auto Folding |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | MB-Tex / Nappa Leather (AMG Line) |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Burmester 15-Speaker (top) / 9-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | Panoramic Glass Sliding Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | — | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Not Available (Integrated) |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED High Performance Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 225/50 R18 (front) / 245/45 R18 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | 18-inch AMG Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - BAS Plus |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | Yes - ESP with EBP |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive | Opalite WhiteObsidian BlackSelenite SilverSodalite BlueHigh-Tech Silver |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
